Matthew Sweet

The dB's -- one of the greatest, most-overlooked rock bands of the 1980s -- is back together with its original lineup and a new album of fresh material. For me, this is more exciting than the Beach Boys mending fences with Brian Wilson. The new dB's album "Falling Off the Sky" reunites Peter Holsapple and Chris Stamey, bassist Gene Holder and drummer Will Rigby. The band's knack for melody hasn't faded over the years. Today's free track is a prime example of what I'm talking about. It's a Stamey composition that stands up well against the great songs from the band's first two albums, "Stands for Decibels," and...

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The dB's -- one of the greatest, most-overlooked rock bands of the 1980s -- is back together with its original lineup and a new album of fresh material.For me, this is more exciting than the Beach Boys mending fences with Brian Wilson.The new dB's album...